Rossini J. Montecalvo v. Imelda · G.R. 241941

Petitioner: Rossini J. Montecalvo
Respondent: Imelda Ferraren Tan
Citation: G.R. No. 241941
Court: Supreme Court
Division: First Division
Decided: December 5, 2018

Summary

The Supreme Court denied a petition challenging civil liability for a motor vehicle accident that resulted in death. The Court affirmed the Court of Appeals' decision holding petitioner Rossini J. Montecalvo, as registered owner of the vehicle, solidarily liable with driver Nestor Lou Montecalvo for civil damages to respondent Imelda Ferraren Tan for the death of Jhufel Reniel Ferraren Velasco. The Court applied established doctrine that registered vehicle owners are considered employers of tortfeasor-drivers and are primarily liable under Articles 2176 and 2180 of the Civil Code. The petition was also denied for being filed beyond the extended period, and the Court found petitioner was accorded due process through the complete appellate process from trial court to Supreme Court.

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